Ophthalmology Times Europe Meeting E-News, Sep 7, 2007

XXV Congress of the ESCRS

Ophthalmology Times Europe E-News will provide daily coverage from the 2007 European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) annual congress in Stockholm, beginning September 8 - 12.

On sight at ESCRS 2007 . . . Ophthalmology Times Europe editorial team will provide coverage of the top clinical presentations, breaking industry news and latest new products from Europe's largest annual ophthalmic congress.

Check your e-mail throughout the ESCRS meeting for all of the important news and research to emerge from the congress and more! Even if you are unable to attend this year's ESCRS meeting, it doesn't mean you have to miss out on the important news from Stockholm.

Do you have colleagues and associates who are not receiving Ophthalmology Times Europe E-News? If so, direct them to www.oteurope.com for the latest updates from the ESCRS meeting.

Finally, the Ophthalmology Times Europe team would like to extend its thanks to Alcon Laboratories for sponsorship of this project.

Enjoy the meeting!

ESCRS Highlights

XXV Congress of the ESCRS - Meeting Preview

By Amelia Tope

This year, from the 8th to 12th September, Stockholm will be playing host to the 25th Congress of the European Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS). More than 5,000 delegates from all around the world are expected to attend what is Europe's largest ophthalmic conference and exhibition. Attendees will be able to choose from between 100 courses, more than 20 symposia, in excess of 600 free papers and almost the same number of posters, as well as perusing the stands at the exhibition.

City Guide

ESCRS - Stockholm City Guide

The ESCRS will be running a number of sightseeing excursions during the course of the meeting. The Panoramic Stockholm & Vasa Museum Tour will take you through the major districts of the city up to Jjällgatan for a panoramic view of Stockholm and from there onto the famous Vasa Museum. There will also be an opportunity to see Stockholm from the water and take tours of the City Hall and Drottningholm Palace.

ESCRS - Stockholm Dining Guide

Food and Drink

Whatever style of food you have a craving for, Stockholm will be able to cater for it. We would like to recommend just a few restaurants where you are guaranteed to eat like a king.